Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to significant adverse visual impacts on the rural landscape and insufficient information regarding wastewater treatment.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The height and siting of the dwelling on an elevated and exposed site would result in an incongruous development that is not easily absorbed by the landscape.
- The development would set an undesirable precedent for similar scale projects, negatively impacting the visual amenities and rural character of the area.
- Inadequate technical information was submitted regarding the foul effluent treatment system, posing a potential risk to public health.
Cited Policies (CDP)
NPO 14Section 18.12Objective L03Objective L04Objective L09Objective RH09
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission to erect a single-storey serviced dwelling and domestic structure at Ballydonigan, Tinnacross. The Planning Authority refused the application on two main grounds: firstly, the development's prominent siting on an elevated landscape would cause detrimental visual impact and conflict with rural preservation policies; secondly, the lack of detailed information on the proposed foul effluent system meant the authority could not rule out risks to public health....SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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